Leading Yourself by Elizabeth Lotardo Summary
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In "Leading Yourself," viral workplace strategist Elizabeth Lotardo reveals how to thrive in imperfect jobs through mindset mastery. Ever wonder why some people find joy while others burn out? This guide transforms frustration into opportunity - your career comeback starts with self-leadership.
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You Already Have Everything You Need
What if the job you're waiting for is actually the one you already have? Most of us spend our careers searching-for the perfect boss, the ideal company culture, the role that finally clicks. Meanwhile, we're stuck in a holding pattern, mentally checked out, waiting for someone else to fix our work experience. But here's the uncomfortable truth: your fulfillment at work isn't your employer's responsibility. It's yours. This shift in perspective-from victim to architect of your own experience-is what self-leadership is really about. It's not about finding perfection; it's about creating meaning, joy, and growth right where you are, even when conditions are far from ideal. When only 37% of employees report finding joy at work despite 90% expecting it, the problem isn't just bad workplaces-it's our belief that happiness should be delivered to us rather than created by us.
The Power of Purpose Over Passion
Breaking Free from Mental Ruts
Taming Your Inner Catastrophizer
Making Peace with Constant Change
The Pursuit Matters More Than the Prize
The Art of Strategic Laziness
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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